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May 21, 2013

SLATERSVILLE STONE ARCH BRIDGE

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today announced the establishment of a single-lane alternating traffic pattern on the Slatersville Stone Arch Bridge, which carries Route 5 (Providence Pike) over the Branch River in North Smithfield. A recent bridge inspection found deterioration that requires this change to ensure the safe use of the bridge while RIDOT repairs it.

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TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS ON

SLATERSVILLE STONE ARCH BRIDGE

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today announced the establishment of a single-lane alternating traffic pattern on the Slatersville Stone Arch Bridge, which carries Route 5 (Providence Pike) over the Branch River in North Smithfield. A recent bridge inspection found deterioration that requires this change to ensure the safe use of the bridge while RIDOT repairs it.

WHAT: RIDOT will implement a single-lane alternating traffic pattern on Route 5 (Providence Pike) in North Smithfield. Motorists will encounter stop signs at each end of the bridge, and need to yield and wait for oncoming traffic to clear before crossing.

WHEN: Today, Monday, May 20, 2013. Lane restriction expected to be in place by 6:00 p.m.

WHERE: Route 5 (Providence Pike) in the village of Slatersville in North Smithfield.

Those with questions can contact RIDOT's Customer Service office at 401-222-2450 weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Additional information will be available on RIDOT's social media sites on Twitter and Facebook.